Enggano Cuckoo-Dove vs Madagascar Green-pigeon
Macropygia cinnamomea compared with Treron australis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove | Madagascar Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia cinnamomea | Treron australis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 216.66666666666666 g (7.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Namaqua dry open habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Madagascar Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Madagascar Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Black-chinned Fruit-dove (Turacoena sulaensis): dark brown above; black chin; pale below; Sula islands endemic dove species
Madagascar Green-pigeon
Madagascar Green-pigeon: bright green body; yellow-green below; orange-yellow below; bare red orbital skin; Madagascar endemic
About These Birds
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 32–35 cm, uniform warm cinnamon-rufous with minimal barring and a relatively short tail. Restricted to Enggano Island off the southwestern coast of Sumatra. Inhabits dense lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to extremely small range and ongoing forest loss on the island.
Madagascar Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 28–32 cm, bright green with a grey head and yellowish underparts; male has a maroon mantle patch. Found in eastern Madagascar and Mayotte Island in forest, forest edge, and wooded areas. Frugivore of figs and forest fruits. Least Concern.